Houston Rockets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

With the Trade Deadline Looming, There Are Contract Limitations for the Rockets

The Houston Rockets, like the other 29 teams, are gearing up for the NBA trade deadline, which is right around the corner. The trade deadline previously occurred after the All-Star game, but after an awkward situation in which big man DeMarcus Cousins learned of his trade at the All-Star game, it was moved to before the All-Star break.

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Can The Rockets Still Reach Their Peak As Currently Constructed?

The Houston Rockets spent years meticulously building this current roster with draft picks they believe boasted complementary skills to create a well-rounded team.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 4

Rockets rumors: Why trade deadline fireworks shouldn’t be expected despite buzz

Recently, the Houston Rockets have been in the rumor mill, with some wondering if the team will look to make a trade deadline splash after recently losing Steven Adams for the year due to an ankle injury.

Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 4

Rockets’ Kevin Durant downplays potential Warriors statue with ‘men’s bathroom’ option

Kevin Durant is on a mission to help the Houston Rockets secure a championship, and he knows the challenges it takes to get there. During his time with the Golden State Warriors, he helped the franchise win two in a row, while also winning Finals MVP both years.

James Harden News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the 37 players in NBA history to average at least 25 points-per-game in at least five seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 30-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Multiple NBA scoring title winners' quiz

The 'NBA all-time assists leaders' quiz

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 4

Rockets End Tari Eason's Minutes Restriction as he Returns to Full Health

Tari Eason has been one of the most heavily discussed players on the Houston Rockets over the last month. Alongside only Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun, albeit for much different reasons.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 4

Why insider won’t rule out Rockets from Giannis trade sweepstakes despite no apparent interest

The Houston Rockets have been quiet on the NBA trade market this season so far, but that could change before Thursday’s deadline. The Rockets have some needs on their roster, with big man Steven Adams recently going down for the rest of the year with an ankle injury, and some still clamoring for a true point guard.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 4

Klay Thompson: Rockets' Reed Sheppard Shouldn't be Compared to Warriors' Stephen Curry

Prior to the season, it was reported that Reed Sheppard was going to be handed a sizable role for the Houston Rockets. Houston faced a point guard deficit, after adding additional center and wing depth.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 4

Kevin Durant reveals which NFL star impressed him most this season

The Houston Rockets star has never been quiet about his love for football.

Report: Kevin Durant vetoed a trade to one team

Pointless NFL Pro Bowl Games show there is no way to fix All-Star games

10 notable NFL free agents and their potential landing spots

The 25 most notable NBA first-round draft mistakes

The '2024-25 NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 4

Bulls Continue to 'Take Swings' at Rockets' Tari Eason in Coby White Trade Talks

The Houston Rockets and Chicago Bulls have been a tale of complete opposites this season. On a number of fronts. For one, the Rockets are one of the top teams in their conference.

Alperen Sengun News / Field Level Media / February 4

Spurred by snub, Rockets' Alperen Sengun sets sights on Celtics

A sound argument can be made that Houston Rockets fifth-year center Alperen Sengun is having a better season this year compared to last, when he was named a Western Conference All-Star for the first time in his career.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 4

Rockets to Have NBA's 10th-Easiest Schedule in February

The 2025-26 NBA season has been flying by. It feels like the Houston Rockets' opening night double-overtime thriller against the Oklahoma City Thunder was just yesterday.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 4